#8B51A2

Color Details

HEX
#8B51A2
RGB
rgb(139, 81, 162)
HSL
hsl(283, 33%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 50%, 0%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.53:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #8b51a2
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
White on #8b51a2
Contrast 5.53:1 AA
#8b51a2 on Black
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
#8b51a2 on White
Contrast 5.53:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#a274b5
#b997c7
#d1b9da
#6f4182
#533161
#382041

Complement & Analogous

#69a352
#a35291
#6452a3

Triadic

#a38c52
#52a38c

Monochrome

#382041 #533161 #8b51a2 #b997c7 #d1b9da #e8dcec

Analogous

#6452a3 #9386bf #8b51a2 #b575a7 #a35291 #824274

Complementary Mix

#533161 #8b51a2 #b997c7 #69a352 #9ec38f #446a35

Nearby Colors

#8b51a1
#8b51a3
#8b5192
#8b51b2

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About #8B51A2

#8B51A2 converts to RGB(139, 81, 162) and HSL(283, 33%, 48%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#8B51A2 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #8B51A2?
RGB: 139, 81, 162. Copy as CSS: rgb(139, 81, 162)
Is #8B51A2 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #8B51A2?
Complement: #69a352.
Does #8B51A2 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.53:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.80:1 (AA (large text)).